1. PD Monday
March 14, 2016

2. Pushing grades from Illuminate to MiStar
Yes, you can!!!

3. 1st – create a MiStar task for the score
2nd – scan results into Illuminate

5. Select
one
class
Choose the MiStar task

6. CLICK

7. Thank
Teresa Habsburg

8. SAT test
Tuesday
April 12, 2016
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

9. Old vs. New SAT 3 hours, 45 minutes (included essay)
OLD SAT
NEW SAT
3 hours, 45 minutes (included essay)
3 hours, plus 50 min essay
Critical Reading
Evidence Based Reading and Writing
Scoring included a penalty for guessing incorrectly
No penalty for guessing – answers only count as positive points
Focus on general reasoning and vocabulary
Focus on research-based College and Career readiness skills
Final “scores” of
Final “scores” of

10. Component
Time Allotted (min)
Number of Questions
Minutes per question
Reading 65 52
1.25
Writing & Language 35 44
0.80
Essay 50 1
Math 80 58
1.38

11. SAT Score Reporting
ONE Total Score
Scale

12. TWO Section Scores of 200-800 Evidence Based Reading & Writing Math
SAT Score Reporting…continued
TWO Section Scores of
Evidence Based Reading & Writing
Math
(The sum of these is the total score)

13. – combined from all parts of the SAT test
SAT Score Reporting…continued
TWO Cross Test Scores
– combined from all parts of the SAT test
Earn a “point” scaled score in
Analysis in Science Or
Analysis in History/Social Studies
About 21Q from the 2 related reading passages
About 6Q from 1 related expression of ideas passage
About 7-9Q from math

14. Evidence Based Reading & Writing
SAT Score Reporting…continued
Evidence Based Reading & Writing
Has 2 Test Scores – earn “points”
Reading
Writing & Language
Has 4 Subscores – earn 1-15 “points”
Words in Context
Command of Evidence
Expression of Ideas
Standard English Conventions

15. Has 1 Test Score – earn 10-40 “points”
SAT Score Reporting…continued
Math
Has 1 Test Score – earn “points”
Has 3 Subscores – earn 1-15 “points”
Heart of Algebra
Passport to Advanced Mathematics
Problem Solving & Data Analysis

17. Testing Manuals 17

18. Provides consistent feedback across assessments
Score Reporting on the SAT Suite of Assessments
Section Scores will be placed on a vertical scale.
Provides consistent feedback across assessments
Indicates if students are making “on target” progress

19. This same concept will hold true for the
Test and Cross-Test Scores as well as Total Score.

20. 5 passages, 1 fiction, 2 science 2 history/social studies
Reading Test
5 passages, 1 fiction, 2 science history/social studies
Read passages, interpret informational graphics
Locate information & show understanding of what the author’s words imply

21. Writing and Language Test
20Q Standard English Conventions, students read the passage, find mistakes & weaknesses and fix them
24Q on “Expression of Ideas” passages, careers, humanities, history/social studies, science

22. All questions are multiple choice and based on passages
Quick Facts - English
All questions are multiple choice and based on passages
Some passages have tables, charts, and graphs, but no math is required
Prior topic knowledge is never tested

23. History/Social Studies and Science
Draw on reading skills needed most to succeed in those subjects
Answers are based only on the content stated in or implied by the passage
Interpret data, consider implications

24. Math Test Heart of Algebra (19Q), linear equations and systems
Problem Solving and Data Analysis (17Q)
Passport to Advanced Math (16Q), manipulating complex equations
Additional Topics (6Q), geometry and trigonometry

25. 20Q No Calculator, 25 minutes 5 are grid-in numerical answers
Math Test
58 Total Questions
20Q No Calculator, 25 minutes
5 are grid-in numerical answers
38Q Calculator, 55 minutes
8 are grid-in numerical answers

26. Math multiple choice or Grid-in requiring a numerical answer
Quick Facts - Math
Math multiple choice or
Grid-in requiring a numerical answer
Sometimes there are several questions about a single scenario

28. Only the marked circles are graded not the numbers written
Grid-In
Only the marked circles are graded not the numbers written
Can start anywhere in grid
There are only four total places to write
Can include decimal point
or divided-by line

29. Can be a decimal or a fraction Only positive numbers and zero
Grid-In
Can be a decimal or a fraction
Only positive numbers and zero

30. Do not need to reduce to lowest terms
Grid-In
Do not need to reduce to lowest terms
Mixed numbers must be gridded as improper fractions
If a repeating decimal, must grid most accurate value that will fit

34. Explain how the author builds an argument
One Essay
Read a passage
Explain how the author builds an argument
Support your explanation with evidence from the passage

35. As you read the passage below,
The Essay Prompt
Nearly Identical Every Time
As you read the passage below,
consider how [the author] uses evidence, such as facts or examples,
to support claims.

36. The Essay Prompt, consider: Evidence – facts or examples
Reasoning – develop ideas, connect claims and evidence
Stylistic or Persuasive elements –
word choice or appeals to emotion to add power to the ideas expressed

37. Write an essay in which you explain how the author
builds an argument
to persuade the audience

38. Focus on most relevant features
In the essay:
Analyze how the author uses the features listed to strengthen the logic and persuasiveness of the argument
Focus on most relevant features
Do not explain whether you agree or not

39. ACT WorkKeys – Job Skills Test M-Step Science, 50 minutes, on-line
In addition to the SAT
ACT WorkKeys – Job Skills Test
M-Step Science, 50 minutes, on-line
M-Step Social Studies, 50 minutes,
on-line

40. Science and Social Studies Using current Michigan HSCEs Until
New Content, Alignment and Questions

41. Sample
Questions

42. Today’s
Challenge

43. Submit your ideas via e-mail to: bhsschoolimprove